APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER/PROGRAMMER

About the Department

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Application Developer / Programmer ensures optimal performance of the district’s information systems by analyzing, designing, developing, testing, and implementing enterprise applications across various platforms. This position is responsible for all aspects of the District's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, supporting college business practices and regulatory compliance. Incumbents in this position will leverage technical expertise to provide support and facilitate successful software integration, ensuring compatibility with existing applications.

Position Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following duties are typical for this classification.

•  Oversee the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), guiding projects from initial requirements 
gathering through design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Translate user 
needs and objectives into technical specifications, crafting functional software solutions, and 
ensuring code quality through unit testing practices.
•  Design, develop, and implement custom database and software applications that cater to diverse 
platforms and business needs. Analyze user requirements, identifying the most appropriate 
technologies, and building efficient and scalable solutions.
•  Act as a primary point of contact for application users, providing comprehensive technical 
support, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues promptly and effectively.
•  Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables. 
Through project management ensures projects stay on track, resources are allocated efficiently, and 
deadlines are met.
•  Identify areas for system and process enhancements. Analyze system performance metrics, 
pinpointing inefficiencies, and recommending solutions to optimize functionality, efficiency, and 
security.
•  Ensure data integrity and security by implementing strategies for managing and securing data 
from various sources. Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, design 
and maintain data structures for efficient storage and retrieval and adhering to regulatory 
compliance standards.
•  Develop reports and dashboards for data-driven decision making by transforming raw data into 
actionable insights for stakeholders.
•  Designs and develops electronic forms to automate workflows. Creates interactive forms with 
features suitable for online completion and submission.
•  Partner with system administrators to ensure optimal system performance, proactively 
troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions. Collaborate on system upgrades 
and installations to maintain and secure IT infrastructure.
•  Provide support for the configuration and technical functionality of enterprise systems ensuring 
optimal user experience and system performance.
•  Collaborate with vendors and internal users to facilitate system development and identify areas 
for enhancement. Solicit user feedback, prioritize feature requests, and work collaboratively with 
vendors to implement agreed-upon solutions.
•  Develop and maintain programming change/enhancement request logs to document development 
efforts, track progress, and ensure version control.
•  Prepare reports and ensure compliance with mandated data reporting requirements.
•  Review user requests for system enhancements and develop solutions that meet their specific 
needs and objectives.
•  Maintain expertise by staying abreast of emerging technologies and trends through ongoing 
learning initiatives.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
•  Programming languages, such as SQL and/or other related programs
•  Database design, development, and administration.
•  Application systems design, development, and testing.
• Computer operating systems.
•  Reporting and intelligence tools.
•  Project management tools and techniques.
•  Various server operation systems and their installation, maintenance, and management.
•  Storage technologies and system implementation and management.
•  Network server and web-based architecture.
•  Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
•  Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
•  District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
•  English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Ability to:
•  Plan, organize, implement, and complete complex application and programming projects.
•  Communicate technical applications to non-technical audiences.
•  Learn and adapt to changes in technology.
•  Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
•  Provide leadership in application development and management.
•  Analyze and remedy systems performance problems.
•  Meet deadlines and work under pressure.
•  Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
•  Build, import, and extract data and reports and maintain records.
•  Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of diverse academic, socio-economic,
cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully 
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable 
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions 
and distractions; extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office 
setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, 
reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate 
office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a 
computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and three 
(3) years’ experience in information technology services, programming, database analysis and 
enterprise application support. Industry certifications may substitute for
education or experience.

VISA
Barstow Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

Other Qualifications

The position may allow for a hybrid remote work arrangement (mix of on-site and remote).